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Nursing Salary Projections for 2011
Are you earning what you deserve?
Jose Fermoso | NursingLink
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Licensed practical and vocational nurses are needed in all types of healthcare environments, including hospitals and residential facilities. The former constitutes about 25% of all vocational nurse jobs in the U.S. Other types of facilities include community care facilities for the elderly, outpatient care centers, and government agencies
Employment for this type of nursing has grown faster than the national average. The best job opportunities are in nursing care facilities and home healthcare services, with the overall number of jobs growing to nearly 1 million by the end of next year (2011). Just like other nursing jobs, the biggest demand for licensed practical and vocational nurses stems from the growth of the elderly population and the shift of after-surgery patient care from hospitals to nursing care facilities. In addition, the U.S. Labor Department says one of the biggest reasons for growth is the fact many of these types of nurses are exiting the workforce, leaving many highly needed jobs open.
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Median annual wages of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses were $39,530 by end of last year. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are: Employment services ($44,690); Nursing care facilities ($40,580); Home health care services ($39,510); General medical and surgical hospitals ($38,080); and offices of physicians ($35,020).
Mean Hourly Wage: $19.66
Mean Annual Wage: $40,900
Mean Annual Wage for 2011: $41,900
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alove787
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I am an Lpn student, and I will graduate next May. I have already received an offer at a facility in MS starting at 17 an hour.
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over 1 year ago
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nurse_Suzy
over 2 years ago
2 comments
These wages for RNs are WAY OUT OF RANGE!!! At least for Milwaukee, WI where there is an ample supply of nurses. There are at least 10-15 schools in the area chranking out nurses as fast as they can. Wages are way lower, even with agency work.
Gisela2007
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Iam probably moving to Houston TX next year. Does anyone know what a nurse with 6 years experience in critical care makes there. Will go for my PCU certificate in 2011 also
davidrichardson1218
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I'm an LPN in in the bronx. I make 22per and I'm fresh out of school. Friends of mine from school are making 27 and 29per. Can't wait til I get a year exp under my belt. A def 29-35per hour. And its easy to find multiple jobs as a nurse. Nursing is the best! My father, mother, and I are all nurses and wouldn't trade it for anything in this world.
nrsng01
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I will be graduating this May and it is scary with so many statements on how difficult it is to find a job or the pay when I find a job ...
Lynne1
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I might be relocating to the Detroit Area does anyone know what nurses make there?
gatesyk
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Not if you work in Public Health! 1/2 those projections! :(
IrynaNurse
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I am Rn , working in nursing home in Seattle , 2 years exp, 25.25$/h
rondodondo
over 2 years ago
14 comments
Those numbers do not reflect reality. Im an RN at a hospital in Pa and I make 20.65/hr. PATHETIC. Shows why we need a union.....
HerbalNurse
over 2 years ago
466 comments
Yeah, I am agreeing that the mean annual wage is a little high. I am maxed out in base salary, due to being a nurse so long.
goffjmorgan
over 2 years ago
4 comments
Ks, PRN RN with 4 years experience--$35 + differential
lulubelle
over 2 years ago
8 comments
As a CRRN I make $34.00hrly. with Associate Degree
mosh1961
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I live in northern michigan and work in a 218 bed hospital, I make over $30 an hour with 20 years experience.
falishalee
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Thats sad, im a nursing assistant with the government and I make $19/hr...for an RN to make under $20 is absolutely ridiculous!